| 28741 | 28740 | US | Tastes like the wine equivalent of blackberry and cherry jam. It's extracted, ripe and fruity, with a hit of citrusy acidity. Oak adds the usual notes of sweet buttered toast. Lots of people will like it at this price. | | 84 | 20 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | | | Firestone 2009 Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley) | Merlot | Firestone |
| 28742 | 28741 | Italy | This is a simple and clean Prosecco with medium intensity, little depth and bright fruit layers of peach and tangerine. It's a good choice for very informal drinking occasions. | Extra Dry | 84 | 15 | Veneto | Prosecco | | | | Foss Marai NV Extra Dry (Prosecco) | Glera | Foss Marai |
| 28743 | 28742 | US | This wine's aromas are one-dimensional, with a note of pithy white-grapefruit zest at the fore. Light to medium bodied, the palate is marked by tame acidity, and it finishes with a flavor reminiscent of raspberry-infused lemonade. | | 84 | 14 | Virginia | Virginia | | | | Gray Ghost 2011 Vidal Blanc (Virginia) | Vidal Blanc | Gray Ghost |
| 28744 | 28743 | US | Half Sangiovese and one-quarter each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all coming from the cool 2011 vintage, this is lightly flavored with notes of dried cranberry and sour cherry, backed by firm tannins. | Super Tesscan | 84 | 28 | Oregon | Columbia Gorge (OR) | Oregon Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Hood Crest 2011 Super Tesscan Red (Columbia Gorge (OR)) | Red Blend | Hood Crest |
| 28745 | 28744 | Spain | Gritty aromas of grilled meat, rubber and baked plum lead to a candied tasting, syrupy feeling palate that's sweet in flavor and mildly oaky. This results in a rich finish that's sticky, a bit hot and ripe. | Vilata Old Vines | 84 | 10 | Levante | Jumilla | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Lo Nuevo 2011 Vilata Old Vines Monastrell-Syrah (Jumilla) | Monastrell-Syrah | Lo Nuevo |
| 28746 | 28745 | Italy | This is a grassy and lemony expression of Pinot Grigio with easy lines and a touch of bright acidity on the close. Pair the wine with Thai mango salad. | | 84 | 10 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | Natale Verga 2012 Pinot Grigio (Veneto) | Pinot Grigio | Natale Verga |
| 28747 | 28746 | Spain | This wine is hard, piercing and pushy on the nose, with a chemical note. A rubbery, soft palate carries little to no edge, while flavors of cooked berry and carob finish with notes of raisin and rubber. This bullish wine has its good points but it's tough and challenging. | Barrancos de Pizarra | 84 | 53 | Northern Spain | Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Pegaso 2009 Barrancos de Pizarra Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) | Red Blend | Pegaso |
| 28748 | 28747 | US | Pale in color, this wine brings notes of char, sawdust, red fruit and pencil eraser. Plump, juicy flavors play off a soft structure and abundant oak flavors. | | 84 | 18 | Idaho | | | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Snake River 2009 Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Snake River |
| 28749 | 28748 | Italy | From the Predappio area of Romagna in central Italy, this Sangiovese offers rustic aromas of tar and licorice backed by black fruit and prune. There's a savory quality on the close with cured meat and tobacco. | Bartimeo | 84 | 14 | Central Italy | Romagna | | | | Stefano Berti 2011 Bartimeo Sangiovese (Romagna) | Sangiovese | Stefano Berti |
| 28750 | 28749 | Italy | Made with organically-farmed fruit, this Cabernet Sauvignon offers a hint of spice and natural rubber at the outset that is followed by black fruit, red cherry and cola. There's a raw or sharp feel in the mouth. | Il Balòss | 84 | | Central Italy | Colli Piacentini | | | | Tenuta Villa Tavernago 2012 Il Balòss Cabernet Sauvignon (Colli Piacentini) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tenuta Villa Tavernago |
| 28751 | 28750 | Italy | Made with organically-farmed fruit, this simple Pinot Grigio shows easy melon and citrus backed by yellow candy and a slightly waxy feel on the close. | | 84 | 12 | Veneto | Veneto | | | | TerrAmore 2011 Pinot Grigio (Veneto) | Pinot Grigio | TerrAmore |
| 28752 | 28751 | US | A rich, oaky style of Chardonnay that spent five months sur lie in neutral French oak. The wine has a soft, mildly sour taste and lurking wet stone notes. | Pamela's Vineyard | 84 | 28 | California | Mendocino County | | Virginie Boone | @vboone | There Wines 2011 Pamela's Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino County) | Chardonnay | There Wines |
| 28753 | 28752 | Italy | This is a very lean and dry expression of Prosecco Superiore that does a great job of refreshing a thirsty mouth on a hot summer day, but adds little else. Lemon and white flower aromas are backed by sharp bubbles. | Zero Nove Brut | 84 | 18 | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Valdellövo NV Zero Nove Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Valdellövo |
| 28754 | 28753 | US | This lovely wine has a great depth of decadent, succulent aromas of citrus and apple blossom, that explode around tangy acidity. Pear, quince and lemongrass-ginger spice dot the palate in measured, beautiful ways, finishing balanced and crisp. | Schug Estate | 91 | 45 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Schug 2014 Schug Estate Chardonnay (Carneros) | Chardonnay | Schug |
| 28755 | 28754 | US | A buttery style, this bottling offers popcorn, sea salt caramel and vanilla cookies on the nose alongside tropical coconut, ripe peach and banana fruit, all judiciously presented. There's an immediate sizzle of acidity to cut through the butter on the palate, where pan-fried apples, squeezed lemons and almonds make for an excellent California Chardonnay. | Dijon Clone | 91 | 25 | California | Arroyo Seco | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Scott Family 2014 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco) | Chardonnay | Scott Family |
| 28756 | 28755 | US | This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (42%), Merlot (30%), Petit Verdot (14%) and Cabernet Franc. Complex aromas of toast, green herbs, fig, citrus, flowers and clove lead to rich but reserved flavors, with the tannins seeming bunched up. Give them time to stretch out. Best after 2020. | Ciel du Cheval Vintage | 91 | 45 | Washington | Red Mountain | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Seven Hills 2013 Ciel du Cheval Vintage Red (Red Mountain) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Seven Hills |
| 28757 | 28756 | Austria | Soft scents of leafy ferns and freshly cut Conference pears are subtly inviting. The palate then trumps with a textured dryness and that softly spiced pepperiness that is Grüner's hallmark. This is classy and grown-up, with lots of zesty, fresh citrus notes thrown in. | Weinzierlberg | 91 | 25 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stadt Krems 2015 Weinzierlberg Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Stadt Krems |
| 28758 | 28757 | Austria | Lemon and pear take center stage on the nose while the palate presents zesty freshness and wonderful texture. While these Viennese field blends are wonderfully varied, they always are fresh and textured, joyful and food friendly. This wine will lend energy to any repast with its clarion calls of freshness and verve. | | 91 | 23 | Wiener Gemischter Satz | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stift Klosterneuburg 2015 White (Wiener Gemischter Satz) | White Blend | Stift Klosterneuburg |
| 28759 | 28758 | Italy | Aromas of oak, toast, espresso, peppermint and a whiff of blue flower lead the nose. The firm palate offers dark cherry, cake spice, grilled herb and anise alongside tightly wound, assertive tannins and bright acidity. | La Serra | 91 | 70 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Alberto Voerzio 2011 La Serra (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Alberto Voerzio |
| 28760 | 28759 | US | Quite dense and slow to release aromas at first, this bottling, which includes 14% Tempranillo and 6% Tannat, eventually gives scarlet red rose petals, lavender, elderberry and a rich touch of maple-laced bacon fat on the nose. It's much more dynamic and delicious once sipped, with blueberry and blackberry jam, smoked lamb, rosemary and more lavender, bound together by grippy tannins. | Predator | 91 | 34 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Grey Wolf Cellars 2013 Predator Syrah (Paso Robles) | Syrah | Grey Wolf Cellars |
| 28761 | 28760 | Austria | Tart apples and green pears create a refreshing opening. The palate fizzes with uncannily truthful yellow grapefruit peel and white pepper. This is fresh but also holds generous, delicious fruit flavours at its concentrated core. An ultraclean finish makes you crave more. | | 91 | 12 | Weinviertel | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Gruber Röschitz 2015 Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel) | Grüner Veltliner | Gruber Röschitz |
| 28762 | 28761 | US | Very tasty and well-balanced, this wine is fresh, smooth and easy to enjoy, and it stayed that way for two days after tasting. It has delicious red cherry and cranberry flavors that blend nicely with the lively texture and medium body. Just the thing when a slightly lighter, more refreshing red is called for. | Wentzel Vineyard | 91 | 42 | California | Anderson Valley | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Halcon 2014 Wentzel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) | Pinot Noir | Halcon |
| 28763 | 28762 | Spain | Plum, berry, rubber and herbal aromas are earthy and solid as a whole. This Garnacha is dry and complex across the palate, with peppery, herbal flavors of plum, cherry and raspberry. Cocoa and spice notes drive a finish with medium intensity and an overriding sense of freshness. Drink through 2020. | Secastilla | 91 | 37 | Northern Spain | Somontano | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Viñas del Vero 2010 Secastilla Garnacha (Somontano) | Garnacha | Viñas del Vero |
| 28764 | 28763 | Austria | A wonderfully subtle but aromatic nose combines appetizing notes of red apple, dried orange peel and a hint of yeast. These flavors combine into the most charming, easy-drinking but textured white wine. This strikes a wonderful balance between an aromatic, almost plump richness of aroma and a sprightly, fresh but concentrated palate. The edges show appetizing white pepper and orange zest. This is highly unusual (this grape represents just 0.4% of Austria's vineyards) but all the more joyous for it. | Hofweingarten | 91 | 24 | Wagram | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Leth 2015 Hofweingarten Roter Veltliner (Wagram) | Roter Veltliner | Leth |
| 28765 | 28764 | US | From high-elevation vineyards in both Knights Valley and Sonoma Mountain, this is a well-crafted, integrated and deal of a wine, the grapes grown in volcanic, rocky soils. Crisp red currant confronts a tension of firm tannin and medium-body, remaining bright and seamless on the palate. Stock up for regular consumption. | | 91 | 30 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | L'Oliveto 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | L'Oliveto |
| 28766 | 28765 | Argentina | Nicely integrated plum, cassis, cinnamon and mineral aromas come across with purpose. This feels healthy, lively and firm. Flavors of baked berry fruits, spice, pepper and a sauvage wildness finish steady and with warmth in layers. Drink through 2022. | Gala 2 Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot | 91 | 38 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Luigi Bosca 2013 Gala 2 Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot Red (Mendoza) | Bordeaux-style Red Blend | Luigi Bosca |
| 28767 | 28766 | US | This is singer/songwriter John Legend's inaugural wine project in conjunction with Raymond Vineyards in the Napa Valley. Combining 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Petit Verdot, it tells a powerful story in thick layers of blackberry cobbler, chocolate and coffee, the tannin and oak integrated and silky smooth. This is a wine of great presence. | Legend Vineyard Exclusive | 91 | 85 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | LVE 2013 Legend Vineyard Exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) | Cabernet Sauvignon | LVE |
| 28768 | 28767 | Austria | Green pear peel, some yeasty spice and a bit of lemon zest make for an invigorating nose. The palate comes with apt concentration and provides proper midpalate interest with zest and herbal notes. Lovely grippiness calls for food, but this slips down easily enough by itself. | | 91 | 13 | Carnuntum | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Markowitsch 2015 Grüner Veltliner (Carnuntum) | Grüner Veltliner | Markowitsch |
| 28769 | 28768 | US | A small project by Carr Winery cellarmaster Chris Wright, this 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah is vivacious on the nose with bright pomegranate, nearly effervescent black cherry, iced coffee and inviting fruit punch aromas. There's a sliver of tar to the sip, but mostly suave black and red plum fruit, exotic bergamot tang and Chinese five spice complexity. | Cabronita | 91 | 30 | California | Santa Ynez Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Órale 2011 Cabronita Red (Santa Ynez Valley) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Órale |
| 28770 | 28769 | US | The smell of new leather and cigar box continues right into the flavors of this deep-colored, densely textured, quite tannic and full-bodied wine. That funky vein meets deep fruit flavors like black currants, so those who like a little adventure in their wine will love it. | | 91 | 25 | California | Mendocino County | | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Paul Dolan 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Paul Dolan |